2. and 3. SR 01-03-2022Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and Ci T Council
2 & 3
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Interviews
January 3, 2022
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description
Reviewed by
Interviews
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Interview all applicants interested in serving on the Multipurpose Facility Advisory and Planning Commissions.
Background/Discussion
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
There is an at -large resident vacancy with no affiliation to certain youth organizations for the last 5 years. Council is
asked to interview:
■ Betsy Gulden
■ Ross Hartzell
Planning Commission
There is one vacancy on Planning Commission. Council is asked to interview the following applicants:
■ Travis Hendrickx ■ Wendy Nelson
■ Lauren Bialon ■ Jessie Arntson
■ Tony Mauren ■ James Hudson
■ Levi Aesoph
Per the Council's newly adopted policy:
Appointments
The Council )fill )review all applications. Applicants )fill be interviewed by the City Council at a special meeting held
to a regular City Council meeting. Council will discuss applicant qualifications at the work session of the regular meeting
held the same evening. Appointments will then be made at the next )egula)ly scheduled Council meeting.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
■ Applications
The Elk River Vision P 0 W E e E 0 0 V
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spi)zted resourcefulness, exceptional NATURE
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires p)ospe)zty. Updated. August 2020
Allard, Tina
F'rim : noreply1VcivicpIus.corn,
Sent: Friday, December 110, 2021 1:37 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must be
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Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members miust be Sherburne
County residents.
4elect the Commission Multipurpose Facility Advisory Cornirnissi
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First Name Betsy,
I FM 0 MEMMUM
Addres'sl 19523 Vernon St NW
city Elk River
State MN II
Zip 55330
1 MITITZ-117471-311pri =0
Cell Phone Number
WI UM
41ccupation; Instructional AssistaM
Why are you interested in I have lived in ilk River for 24 years, and youth sports, was an
serving on a city important part of my three sons younger years. They were
commission? actively involved in hookey, baseball and soccer. Those youth
sporting years provided great memories and fun times for both
my kids and mysellf, . M~ y sons have since graduated and
moved on so it has (been quite a few years since I have been
part of the Elk IN iveir youth sports community, I would like to
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become a imemlber of the Multipurpose Facility Advisory
Cornmittele to help support and build youth sporting programs
so kids and parents wiill continue to have great memories and
fun times from their youth sporting days,
What skills, training, and
This, would be my first committee assignment so my direct
experience would you bring
experience is limited. But i believe l could be an asset to the
to the commiission for
Goimmittee: by bringing a positive, fair and comn-6tted attitude to
which you seek
the group. I also believe that I woulld be a strong member
appointment?
because of my desire to have an impact, if only in a smaiil way,
of the development and enjoyment for kids, involved in youth
sports,
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How did, you hear about Star News
this vacancy?
Ellectronlc Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Betsy M Gulden
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 1:49 PM
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To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and:: Commission Application Form
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Resid�ency Information
Members of the Neritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission miust be
Elk River residents, Residency is not a requirement for th -0 Arena, Energy City, and
Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Board inembers miust be Sherburne
County residents.
Select the Commission Muitipurpose Faqility Advisory Commission
appilying for
First Namie 2,oss
Last Name Hartzell
Address l 19074 Ivanhoe Or NW
C`iity Elk River
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number Field not cornpleted.
Email Address
Public Cointact Information Emaii Address
Employer Minnesota, Dept of Transportation
Oiccupation Senior FiinanciaJ Anatys!
Why are you interested in I'm interested in serving because I feet the Multipurpose
serving on a city Facfllty Lacks resources for Ciftens Interested In basketbafl,,
commission,? soccer and other Interests other thank just hioickey. I'm a
basketball and soccer Dad of 2 boys, ages 9 and 6, 1 would
hope I represent otherfuture parents that valuie activities other
than hockey,
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What skills, training, and The: best job I have ever had is, being a Father and I hope I can
exprienice 'woulld'you bring pass along e,very0iiing I Iknoww to iny sons. I wi:shi the sarne for
to the commission for other parents, and giving them an inexpensive option for
which you seek activities is what II can bring to the commission. II have worked
appointment? in Finance for 25 years with a BS in Econorriics and an MBA in
Finance from the Uof M, B,esldes bringing a fiscal viiew towards
mattleirs, II believe Ion provide the ability to see the viewpoint
of all stakeholders,
Conflict of Interest No
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How did yoiu heair about Star News
this vacaincy?
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Electronic Signature Ross Timothy Hartzefl
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Allard, Tina:
From: nioireplly@civicplus.com
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 1.57 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Suibject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application or
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must be
Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City, and
Parks, and Recreation Commission,, Library Board members must be Sherburne
County residents.
Select the Commission
applying for
First Name
Last Name
Ad dress
City
State
Zip
Home Phone dumber
Cell Phone Dumber
Planning Commission
Travis
Hendrickx
13059 island View DI R NW
Elk River
MN
55330
Email Address
Public Contact Information Cell: Phone Number
Employer BNSF Railway
m1pation Rail Car MiechanZ
Why are you interested in To better understand my local government and to hielp others
serving on a city navigate the different avenues within.
commission?
Whiat skills, training, and Comfortable public: speaker. Fasit learnier. Results driven, and
e,xperience would YOU bring goal oriented
to the commission for
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Sent: Monday, November 29, 20,21 T 19 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: Onfinie Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form:
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must be
Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the, Arena, , Eniergy City, and
Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Board members must be Sherburne
County residents,
Select the Commission
appilying for
First Name
Last Name
Addressl
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Ernall Address
Pianning Commission
Lauren,
Bialoin
11 83193rd Ave Nu
Elk River
MN:
55330
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Public Contact Information Cell Phone Niumber, Email Address
Employer Professional Service Bureau
Occupation Director of Data Integrity
Why are you interested in i love being a part of planning, problem solving and
serving on a city ponis,. I �love Elk River and ha
been a community member sinc:e 2008. 1 would love to be a
part of the ongoing future missJon of our town and commuinit]
What skil�ls, training, and
exMiexme7%jraid-7*wlm*T&
to the comimilssion for
which you seek
appointment?
Conflict of interest
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How did you hear about
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature
Agreement
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Great leadership skills, planning and organizational skills,
Opn, thorough and : canidid comimunlcatlon,
Current s,itting 13110ard of Directior miember for two years.
No
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Lauren Bialon
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Allard, Tina
From: noreply@civicplus,.com
Sent: Monday, November 29,2,021 4:52 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: Online Form Subl Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Wormation,
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utifities Commission mt1st be
E(k River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena,, Energy City, and
Parks and Recreation COMMiSSiOn. Library Board members must be Sherburne
County residents.
Select the Commission Planning Cornmission
applying for
First Name Tony
Last Naime Mlauren
Add'ressi 1027 4th St, INW
City Elk River
State MIN
zip 55330
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Employer Elk Diver Murticipai Utilities
Occupation Comm unications and Administrative CoordinatiM
Why are you interested: in lin addition to a corn rn itme nt to serving my commu!niity, ii view
serving on, a city the next three years as a critical time in shaping the future of
commission? Elk River. I w,ouild be excited to do my part in facilitating the
implementation of the updated comprehensive plan and the
proactive work of navigating major construction projects.
What skiUs, training, and Working in communications and administration for Ellk River
experience would you bring Mujnicnpal Utilities tms provided broad knowledge of a key
to the commission for sector for city operations. In seeking to remain informed atrout
which you seek multiiple facets of my community, I have kept current on the
appointment? city's comprehensive plan and miade it a priority to watch, all
council and commission rneetings posted on the city's website
over the Iast threo years I have also served on the Heritage
Preservation Commission, since February 2018. My hope is
that this experience and knowledge would be beneficial to the
Planning Comftssion,
Conflict of interest Yes
If yes, explain-, I would ask the Council and staff to decide if being an
employee of Elk River Municipal Utilities would create a conflict
of interest limn the regular irespoinsibiliti:es of a, Ipianning
commissioner.
How did you hear aibolut Faceblook
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Tony MaUren
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From: norepll:y@civicpluis.com
Sent. Monday, November 2, 2021 1 A3 PM
To: Miller, Jesica
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Appllication Form
Residency Inforniation
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission m!tjst be
FIVRiver residents. Residency is not a reqLfirement for the Arena, Energy City, and
Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board mombers most be Sherburne
County residents.
Select the Commission Planning Commission
applying for
First Name Levi
Last Name Aesoph
Addressl 13780 186th LN NW
city Elk River
state M« N
Zip 55330
11150TIZZ200TIMUT 01
Public Contact information Emaii Address
Employer The Bank of Elk River
Occupatiolin Director of Oiperatiorm
Why are you interested in Having recently moved to the area, I am looking to become
serving on a city more involved In the Elk River comrnUnitylo ensure it
commissioncontinues to grow and thrive, I have a passion for maklng
things better and'; this commission seems to be an excellent
opportunity to participate andl contribute,
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What skills, training,, and I hawse years of experience workingi in complex analyficai
experience would you bring environments, making decisions that irripact results, From an
to the commission: for educational perspective, 11 have a Ma:ster's, Degree in Business
which, you seek Administration and am well equipped for professional
appointment? communication both verbafly ancl In whin g. Working in many
team environments, I am prepared to discuss and consider the
various elements that are at play in, planning decisions,
Conflict of Interest No
11 yes, explain: f7ield not compieted.
How did you hear a!bout City Websile
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Levi JI A,esoph
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Sent: Monday, Noveimber 29, 20,21 1:18 PM
Tol: Mifieir, Jessica
Subject,- OMne Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utifities Commission must be
Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City, and
Parks and Recreation Commission, Library, Board members must be Sherburne
County residents,,
Select the Commission lamming or mission
applying for
First Name Wendy
Last Name
A,ddressl
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
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Nelson
13,990 1941h I-ane NW
Elk River
MN
55330
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Employer Medtronic
Why are you interested in, As, a resident of Ok River I have a vested interest in the
serving on a city planning of our communilty,
commission?
What skills, training, a�ndl In my current role as a nurse I have to juggle and! oirganize a,
experience would you bring large amount of information and' make qUick dedisjons, These
to, the comm'isston for sMflis can be applied to many situaflons.
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this vaicaincy?
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
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Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must be
Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Board n7embers mUst be Sherburne
County residents.
Select the Commission
applying for
First INlame
Last Name
Addres,sl
City
State
ZIP
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Planiniing CommissJon
Jessie
Arntsoin
851 Une Ave NW
Elk IN
Minnesota
553301
Public Contact Information CeII Phone Number, Email Address
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serving on a city
comission?
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Director of Sates
I'd like to take a bigger role uni the community.
What skills, training, and I have managed many Interinafional and nationally led brands
experience ww uld you bring from conception to delivery. I have strong analytic skills and a
to the commission for broad knowledge base ok Microsoft prod'ucts.
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Coniffict of Interest No
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this vacancy?
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Allard, T'ina
From,. noreply@civicplus.com
Sent Monday, December 0,6, 2021 6:35 PM
To: MNer, Jessica
Subject: Onlline Form Submittal: Board and Commission Apptication Form
Residency Information
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Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne
County residen,ts,
Select the Commission
applyiinig for
First Name
Last Name
Addiressl
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone N�umbler
mall Address
t Planning CommissOn
James
Hudson
3616 Gates Ave NW
Ellk IRiver
MN
55330
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Employer Hudson Hardware
Occupation Self Employed
Why are you interested in i was born and raised in:: Elk River, and would like some input
serving on a city as to the direction it is taking.
coirnimission?
What skills, training, and I have owned and opefated a Hardware Store for 2�5+ years,
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experience would you bring first in Mi�nineapol'is and now in Zmrnermian, I understand', how
to the commission for
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whilch you seek the city can either be a hWp or a hindrance to both, the
appointment? business owners and residences,
Conflict oif Interest No
I,f yes, explain: Field not complete'd.
Hlow did you hear about Star News,
this vacancy?
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